Hygge, pronounced (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word that essentially describes the feeling, moment, or little pleasures associated with being warm, cozy and happy with your loved ones. The Danish are definitely onto something, and a recent United Nations World Happiness Report found that the Danish are some of the happiest people in the world.

So it goes to show that creating a cozy home, atmosphere and style of living during the colder months of the year truly makes a difference in your state of mind and level of happiness. In order to achieve hygge, try being present, lighting candles, listening to soft music, curling up under a blank with a good book, or having dinner and drinking wine with your friends and family.

Here are 10 things to add to your registry to help hygge your home!

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